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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,884.28, 236,666.77 and 67,985.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,884.28, 236,666.77 and 67,985.62 is: 101,909.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,884.28 : 236,666.77 = 67,985.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,884.28/236,666.77 = 67,985.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,884.28x = 236,666.77 × 67,985.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,884.28x = 16,089,936,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,089,936,330.22/157,884.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,909.68

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